AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA (ALLERGIC RHINITIS) IN CHILDREN: A CASE REPORT

Introduction: According to Ayurveda, Nasa is the gateway to Shirah. Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhatta, respectively, have described 31 and 18 Nasa roga. There is a correlation between Allergic Rhinitis and Vataja Pratishyaya. Numerous therapeutic approaches, including Gritapana, Nasya, Dhumapana, Swedana, and internal medicine, can be used to control Vataja Pratishyaya. Material and Methods: The patient came to Kaumarbhritya (Paediatric) OPD with symptoms of Excessive nasal discharge (Rhinorrhoea), Excessive sneezing, Nasal dryness, itching in nasal cavity from 15 days. It was thoroughly examined, and therapies such as pathadi tail Nasya were suggested. Result: The disease Vataja Pratishyaya completely resolved after 28 days of the Ayurvedic treatment. Discussion: The majority of rhinitis symptoms are similar to those of vata-kaphaj pratishaya. Due to their Vata-Kaphaja nature and anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties, Nasya and Abhyantara yoga have demonstrated notable improvement.